Tax Analyst

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Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.

We are looking for an individual with working knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT to join the Ayvens UK tax function. This role offers the chance to work closely with the finance team and engage with the wider business, delivering a range of tax compliance and ad hoc advisory services across UK taxes. The ideal candidate would be team orientated and able to develop positive and supportive relationships with colleagues.

This role is based in our Bristol office with the flexibility to work at home up to 3 days per week.

Annual salary for this role is up to £45,000 per annum dependant on experience.

Principal Responsibilities

Day to Day

• Prepare the annual Corporation Tax and VAT returns

• Complete monthly group reporting for Tax

• Calculate statutory tax accruals and prepare disclosure notes for UK financial statements

• Critically review existing tax processes, adopting a continuous improvement mindset

• Maintain accurate tax cash flow forecasting and assist in preparation of tax forecasts and budgets

• Collaborate with finance, legal, treasury, and risk teams to ensure tax is embedded in business decision-making

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisors e.g. managing tax audits, assisting the wider business on tax advisory matters

• Support the Group Tax Manager on key tax projects such as SAO and transfer pricing

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of tax compliance and tax accounting preferably with experience in industry

• Strong working knowledge of UK tax (mainly Corporation Tax and VAT)

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable advice for non-specialists

• Comfortable both working autonomously and collaborating effectively as needed

• Accountancy or Tax qualification desirable but not essential

• Experience using accounting/tax software packages such as SAP, SAS, Power BI, OneSource would be a plus.

Attributes & Qualities

• Seeks clarity and structure, looks for opportunities to improve processes

• Analytical and intellectually curious, always looking for better ways to solve problems and deliver results

• Comfortable challenging the status quo

• Decisive and assertive, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and drive change

• Builds credibility quickly through expertise, clear communication, and a pragmatic, business-focused approach

• Builds strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrates resilience and composure under pressure, maintaining focus on delivery and compliance

Why Ayvens?  

With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.

*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.